Events and News

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Please contact our church office at (717) 843-8991 or office@faithuccyork.org

A Healing Service will take place the first Wednesday each month at 6:30pm.  If anyone wants or needs prayer, contact Linda Shissler or Anthony Ricchiuto and we will pray for you.  Also, feel free to come and be prayed over and around!

Adult Sunday School are Sundays at 11am in the Chapel.  

We will continue the series "The Mission of Jesus" by Ray Vander Laan.  In this series, we will discover how Jesus triumphantly made God's presence known on Earth, how he asks us to do the same - bringing God's shalom to the chaos of others.  

All are welcome to join us after worship in the Chapel for these worthwhile lessons.

*Please note there will be NO Adult Sunday School on February 15.

In 2026, Coffee Time hosts/hostesses are needed for the months of May, June, July, and October.  Please see or contact Doris Snyder or Sheryl Smith.

New volunteers are welcome and will be assisted by Sheryl or Doris if needed. This is a wonderful opportunity to serve the church and get to know more of the members.

If you know a member of the church that will be going to college and would like the most up to date information about the scholarship program, please send an email to treasurer@faithuccyork.org. 

As February unfolds, we find ourselves on the threshold of Lent - a season that invites us to slow down, look inward, and make space for spiritual renewal.  While the world around us is still deep in winter, Lent offers a gentle reminder that transformation often begins quietly, long before spring arrives.

Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 18 a day marked by humility and hope.  We will have a communion service that night.  The askes we will receive symbolize both our human fragility and God's enduring mercy.  

Over the next forty days, we're invited to reflect on our lives, deepen our prayer, and return to what matters most. 

Many people choose to observe Lent through:

          * Prayer - creating intentional moments of quiet and connection

          * Fasting - letting go of habits or comforts that distract us

          * Almsgiving - practicing generosity in ways big and small

These practices aren't about restriction; they're about making room - for clarity, compassion, and spiritual growth.

If you're still discerning how to approach Lent this year, consider choosing a theme or intention.  Some ideas: 

          * Cultivating gratitude                                                       * Practicing patience     

          * Reducing digital noise                                                    * Strengthening daily prayer

Small, consistent steps often lead to the most meaningful change.

Throughout February and into Lent, we'll be offering opportunities to grow together:

          * Ash Wednesday communion service February 18 at 6:00pm

          * Weekly Lenten Reflections or Devotionals; Wednesdays on Facebook

          * Bible studies will start on Tuesday February 3 at 10:30am in the Parlor

These moments of shared faith help us support one another on our journey through the wilderness.

Lent ultimately leads us toward the joy of Easter - a reminder that every season of sacrifice and reflection prepares us for renewal.  As we begin this sacred time, may we enter it with open hearts, ready to be shaped, challenged, and uplifted.  Wishing you a meaningful and grace-filled Lent.

The WELL (West End Local Link food bank)

We will be collecting the following items for the WELL in February:

           - chicken noodle soup

           - chicken and rice soup

           - tomato soup

           - vegetable soup                                                       

There is always a need for empty egg cartons and personal care items, as well

* Please place them on the shelves to the left inside the door to the stairwell. *

Devers Elementary School 

Save your "Boxtops for Education" year round. Please place them in the mason jar on the shelves in the parlor.

We will be collecting classroom/school supplies for some of the teachers at Devers again this year. A wish list of items which are needed and more details will be coming soon. Watch for more information.

Our Daily Bread Soup Kitchen - Tuna Noodle Casserole makers are needed the second week of every "odd" numbered month (November will be the next month). No formal culinary training required! All ingredients are provided. Please contact Terri Grove at 717.659.1973 if you are interested in making casseroles.

Medical Equipment Is Available - We have medical equipment for your use; potty chairs, shower chairs, canes, walkers, crutches, and wheelchairs. If interested, contact Linda Shissler at 717.225.3538.

Remember our homebound and US Service members -- see your printed newsletter for names & address information!!!

If you know of any incorrect information on the printed homebound & Armed Forces pages, please notify the church office, (717) 843-8991 or office@faithuccyork.org.

For all church activities, additional parking is available in our Atlantic Avenue lot (439 Atlantic Ave). For those who can walk without difficulty, please try to use this lot. As a courtesy to our neighbors, please do not park in front of their homes if there is space in one of our parking lots.

IN THE EVENT OF INCLEMENT WEATHER... ...worship and/or Sunday School may be canceled. Cancellations will be given on our church’s answering machine (717-843‑8991), our Facebook page and our church website, when possible. You make the final decision whether it is safe to come to church. 

MOVING? Don’t forget to let the church know your new address and phone number.

E-MAIL ADDRESSES Remember to notify the church office if your e-mail address changes. Call (717) 843-8991, or just e-mail your address to office@faithuccyork.org.